Crochet Little Cow Amigurumi Toy
Crochet Little Cow Amigurumi Toy is an adorable and charming handmade creation that brings joy to both children and adults alike. This delightful amigurumi cow is intricately crocheted with soft yarn, making it perfect for snuggling and playtime. Its cute features and small size make it a wonderful companion to have around. Whether used as a decoration or a toy, this crochet little cow brings a touch of cuteness and warmth to any space it occupies.
Finished Size about 4" tall
You will need:
- Worsted weight yarn in 3 colors- brown, light tan, and dark tan (Loops & Threads Soft Classic Coffee, and Loops & Threads Impeccable Soft Taupe, and Almond)
- G crochet hook (4/4.25 mm)
- 2- 6mm safety eyes
- black embroidery floss and needle
- stuffing
- yarn needle
- stitch markers
- scissors
Instructions:
Most of the pieces are made beginning with a magic ring. The ears, and tail are made by making a chain and then working into that chain.
Head
Make 1 in brown, beginning with magic ring
Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc)
Round 3: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (18 sc)
Rounds 4-6: 1 sc in each st (18 sc)
Add safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5 with a few (3-4) stitches in between
Begin stuffing and continue stuffing as you work
Round 7: sc2tog around (9 sc)
Round 8: 1 sc in each st (9 sc)
Finish off, cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing
Body
Make 1 in brown, beginning with magic ring
Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc)
Round 3: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (18 sc)
Rounds 4-10: 1 sc in each st (18 sc)
Begin stuffing and continue stuffing as you work
Round 11: [sc2tog, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (12 sc)
Round 12: sc2tog around (6 sc)
Finish off, weave in ends
Sew the head piece to the front top of the body
Nose
Make 1 in darker tan, beginning with magic ring
Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)
Round 2: 1 sc in first st, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in last st (10 sc)
Round 3: 1 sc in each st (10 sc)
Finish off and cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing
Stitch 2 little lines on the nose for nostrils
Add a tiny amount of stuffing and stitch onto the head below the eyes
Ears
Make 2 in brown, beginning with chain
ch 3
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next st (2 sc)
Finish off and cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing
Stitch the 2 ears hanging down on the sides of the head
Horns
Make 2 in light tan, beginning with magic ring
Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 4 sc (4 sc)
Round 2: 1 sc in each st (4 sc)
Finish off and cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing
Stitch onto the head of the cow just above the ears
Tail
Make 1 in brown, beginning with chain
ch 4
Row 1: sl st in 1st ch from hook and each ch to end (4 sl st)
Finish off and cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing
cut 2 pieces of darker tan yarn 4-5" long, fold in half and pull the folded end through the end of the tail, then pull the loose ends through the loop and pull to knot, trim the ends so they make a short little tuft at the end of the tail
Stitch the tail to the back of the body
Legs
Make 4 starting with light tan and switching to brown where indicated, beginning with magic ring
Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)
change to brown yarn
Rounds 2-3: 1 sc in each st (6 sc)
Finish off and cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing
Stitch the four legs onto the bottom side of the body, two in front and two in back